MeeBlip SE Synthesizer Offers An Open Source Alternative To Mainstream Synths

Create Digital Music and Reflex Audio have announced the availability of the MeeBlip SE, a new version of their open source + open hardware digital synthesizer. Here’s what’s new in the MeeBlip SE: A more intuitive, playable control layout. The changes are subtle, but after lots of conversations with users, we worked to make each… Read More MeeBlip SE Synthesizer Offers An Open Source Alternative To Mainstream Synths

Dodecaudion Spatial Multimedia Controller Now Available

Developers panGenerator have announced that the Dodecaudion electronic music controller is now available. The Dodecaudion is a spatial audiovisual controller in the shape of a regular dodecahedron. Each of its walls is equipped with an infrared-detecting “eye” that collects information on the presence and position of the musician’s hand. Here’s a demonstration of the Dodecaudion in… Read More Dodecaudion Spatial Multimedia Controller Now Available

NTH Music Synthesizer Now Available For Order Kickstarter.com

Developers Kevin Holland and John Staskevich sent us word that their Nth Music Synthesizer is now available for order at Kickstarter.com. They hope to raise $15,000 to fund the production of the plexiglass synth and they’ve already got about $6,000 in orders. You can support the production at different levels, including $300 for the fully… Read More NTH Music Synthesizer Now Available For Order Kickstarter.com

Don’t Buy This Synth 8 Times (Mobilesynth)

Mobilesynth, by Allen Porter, is a free, an open source synthesizer, targeted initially for the iPhone. It’s a free download in the App Store. Because Mobilesynth is open source, it’s available for other developers to reuse and repackage. Johnnyg0 notes, at PalmSounds, that these apps are based on the open source MobileSynth: Fermion Mobeat Core Synth Moogie… Read More Don’t Buy This Synth 8 Times (Mobilesynth)

Meeblip SE Synthesizer Available Soon – Here Are The Details

Developer James Grahame has released details on the upcoming Meeblip SE synthesizer – an updated version of the Meeblip open hardware synth. The design retains the basic interface of the original, with the addition of features that make it more powerful (like an adjustable PWM waveform) and easier to use (patch storage). New Features: Sixteen… Read More Meeblip SE Synthesizer Available Soon – Here Are The Details

Open Source Digital Musical Instrument Offers Unique Looping Interface

This is a preview of Illusio – an open source digital musical instrument that allows the control of real-time recorded loops through collaborative and ‘ludic performances’ based on relationships between sketches and sounds. Developed in Processing and Openframeworks, Illusio mixes multitouch technologies with the interaction metaphor of guitar pedals. Concept and development by Jeraman, finalized in… Read More Open Source Digital Musical Instrument Offers Unique Looping Interface

Free Software Synth, TAL-NoiseMaker, Updated With New Effects, Features & Presets

Free Music Software: TAL has released an update to its free software synthesizer, TAL-NoiseMaker. Here’s what’s new: Vintage delay added (version 3.03). Filter overdrive (version 3.03). Own preset save and load functionality for preset exchange (version 3.03). Osc 2 noise waveform added (version 3.03). LFO 1/2, OSC 1&2 modulation support (version 3.03). Full automation support.… Read More Free Software Synth, TAL-NoiseMaker, Updated With New Effects, Features & Presets